Question 1

What's the difference between Forever Vera and Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Forever Vera is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vera Wang (2014) dominated by Powdery accords. Black Opium is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2014) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Forever Vera or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Forever Vera scores 3.87/5 vs Black Opium at 3.94/5. Black Opium's standout strength: Versatile statement fragrance choice mentioned in community recommendations. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Forever Vera and Black Opium smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Black Opium: Black Opium by YSL is recognized by the r/fragrance community as a popular statement fragrance choice, particularly mentioned as an example of a bold evening scent.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Forever Vera or Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Black Opium: Strong sillage and projection appreciated by wearers Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Forever Vera vs Black Opium?

Accepted Answer

Forever Vera scores highest for spring wear; Black Opium scores highest for winter wear. Forever Vera leans daytime, Black Opium leans evening.

Forever Vera vs Black Opium

Comparison Summary

Unique to Forever Vera (9)

Unique to Black Opium (11)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Forever Vera	Black Opium
Brand	Vera Wang	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	2014	2014
Rating	3.87	3.94
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	11